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Great (and fun) education!
My six-year-old son loves it--the pictures are great. I must say, I learned something about estimating, too. Good fun for the whole family.

A must-have book for young children
I bought this book for my five-year-old, and my seven-year-old can't put it down. They both want it for their bedtime book, which is fine by me. This book is fun, engaging and smart. The author does a great job making numbers, even the really big ones, less scary and easier to conceptualize. The photographs are creatively done and compelling to look at. This book belongs in every elementary school and any home with young chidren. I estimate that I'll read this book to my children hundreds of times - this week! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Estimation theory    4. Juvenile Mathematics    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Mathematics - General    8. Juvenile Nonfiction / Mathematics / General   

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The Best Math Review Period !
Extremely well written math review from arithmetic to algerbra. Read this, then do practice questions.

If math isn't your thing...
I ordered this book based largely on the recommendations that other Amazon customers left. Now that I've taken the GRE, I wanted to endorse it as well. I have a background that lacked math; I needed one math course to graduate college, took a basic algebra course and didn't do that well. Obviously I was concerned about the prospect of taking a standardized test 8 years later! This book assumes that the reader knows nothing, and is incredibly clear and concise. There were a few examples that seemed to skip a visual step but for the large part, I couldn't have fared half as well as I did without it. I found it especially helpful with addressing and solving word problems. Definitely invest the money, this book is worth every penny.

Math Review for Standardized Tests (Cliffs Test Prep)
This was a very good review of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry.There is a diagnostic test in each area. The answers reference the concepts presented and the page the concepts are presented.Concepts are presented clearly.Each concept has several practice problems.There is a review test after each section. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cliff's/ Monarch / Barron's Book Notes    2. College Entrance    3. General    4. Mathematics (General)    5. Study Guides    6. Tests    7. Educational guidance & advice    8. Mathematics    9. Study & learning skills    10. Study Aids / Tests    11. Study guides, home study & revision notes   

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Great summary of the field
This book is one of the best textbooks I have ever read - very clear explanations that summarize information across a wide range of literature - A great source for context and background before diving into the primary literature. Very well written with clear explanations.Can't recommend enough!

Spatial Analysis - Excellent!
Excellent book. Highly recommended. I understood concepts difficult to understand in other books/papers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ecology    2. Life Sciences - Biology - General    3. Life Sciences - Ecology    4. Mathematics    5. Preschool & Kindergarten    6. Probability & Statistics - General    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Spatial analysis (Statistics)    10. Statistical methods    11. Ecological science, the Biosphere    12. Probability & statistics    13. Science / Biology   

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Mathematics - Algebra   

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 4-6    2. Education    3. Education / Teaching    4. Elementary    5. Mathematics - General    6. Teaching Methods & Materials - Mathematics   

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 4-6    2. Education / Teaching    3. General    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Mathematics - Arithmetic   

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Simply ridiculous
It is hard to imagine a worse math book, except maybe the earlier editions of this title. Poor Transition into Algebra and High School Math
This book is commonly used by grade schools as a transition for students to get acquainted with algebra topics and prepare for high school math courses.Sadly, this book is poorly laid out, skipping back and forth between topics like a ping pong ball, and often pampers the reader to an extent of which is clearly childish.Even grade school students who were polled often find the pictures both useless and distracting.The chapters of this book also waste space, while providing very little mathematical content.If you are reading this book, or thinking about getting this book for a school environment, you should seriously consider that this book in no way prepares students for high school math courses.Why 2 stars then?The overwhelming use of pictures and comics to portray mathematics may provide easier to understand concepts for children with learning disabilities; but is often distracting.

Very Helpful
I had to prepare for some college placement exaims and needed a refresher course. This book was a trememdous help to me! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Elementary    2. Algebra - General    3. Mathematics    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Algebra    6. Mathematics / Algebra / General   

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Great for teaching high school math!
I am a student working on my bachelor's to teach high school math.I bought this book as a resource for my reading class.It is so awesome I even included it in my term paper.It has examples of all the things and more that we were taught in that class.This book changed my attitude toward teaching reading and writing strategies in a high school math class.These techniques help struggling readers while at the same time they enhance more successful learners.This is also a must have book for middle school math teachers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity programs    2. Algebra    3. Algebra - General    4. Education    5. Education / Teaching    6. Study & Teaching    7. Study and teaching (Secondary)    8. Teaching Methods & Materials - Mathematics    9. Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Mathematics    10. Mathematics    11. Teaching of a specific subject    12. Teaching skills & techniques   

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An unorthodox high school geometry text.
I found this text interesting because it does not follow the standard approach to high school geometry.In a standard high school geometry text, the material is developedfrom Euclid's postulates (axioms) and common notions in the manner that he did in the Elements, albeit in modern language.These books generally cover much the same material, although some include right triangle trigonometry and transformations.The authors of this text choose to introduce their own postulates, which leads to a quite different development of the material and alternative ways of proving standard theorems.Having previously read a standard development of geometry, I found reading it developed in an alternate way fascinating.
a very well written text
The text goes through all usual syllabus of high school geometry.All the subjects discussed have very important and basic applications.The authors don't try to give solid mathematical proofs to all theorems; but they just want to concieve the student in the best way possible and they have suceeded in doing so.I think this would work as a very interesting reading to anyone who really wants to learn about fundamentals of geometry.

Perfect for the baffled high school geometry student!
"Geometry:A High School Course" is a fabulous textbook with concise, and sometimes even witty explanations of key concepts in high school geometry.With clear illustrations and diagrams to aid in manyimportant proofs and excercises,this book far surpasses Cliff Notes! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Geometry    3. Geometry - General    4. Mathematics    5. Mathematics (Young Adult)    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Study Guides    8. 00-01    9. 50-01    10. 51m05    11. Mathematics / Geometry / General   

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Mathematics - Geometry   

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Harder questions
The questions are harder in this book than on the actual test. By doing these practice questions, I felt that the test was a breeze. I didn't start to study for the test until the day before the test. When I cracked the brand new book open that night I freaked out because the questions were so hard. I only managed to get a 750 on the test, but considering I only studied 24 hours prior, I say this book is a life saver.

SAT IIC
This book makes the SAT II Math IIC an EASY 800...I answered every question and finished with 20 minutes left (a 60 minute test).Needless to say, I got an 800.The real test is much easier than all in this book, and there is a lot that you do not have to learn in this book.Ask your teacher which sections you don't need to study, so that you don't waste your time. My scores on these practice tests ranged from 680 to 740.

Useful Preparation for SAT IIs
This book gives a lot of practice tests compared to others and also gives harder tests. If you can do well on these tests, you can definitely do well on the real thing. There are several mistakes throughout but they don't create any serious issues. Do the tests over and over again it really helps. Using this book I was able to get an 800. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. College entrance achievement t    2. College entrance achievement tests    3. Examinations    4. Examinations, questions, etc    5. Mathematics    6. SAT & PSAT    7. Study & Teaching    8. Study Aids    9. Study Guides    10. Test Prep    11. United States    12. Study & learning skills    13. Study Aids / SAT & PSAT (Scholastic Assessment Test & Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test)   

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My son used this and S.A.T. tested high 90th percentile!
My 12 year old son has used Saxon materials at home for 4 years.His younger sister is currently using 8/7.It can be challenging, but they've been very successful!It's nice as a mother of 5 to have confidence in theSaxon program as it frees me up to deal with other things.If they have aquestion, it is easy just to review the short lesson and find the answer!If I could give it 6 stars, I would.Now my third child is also in Saxon. Thank the Lord for this effective curriculum.The results have been great! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    2. General    3. Science/Mathematics   

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A good way to introdue number strings
I find 12 Ways to Get to 11 to be a very useful tool for the classroom. Every two pages focuses on a different way to get to the number eleven. The pictures correspond directly to what is being said. This is a good springboard for more discussion and work for different combinations of numbers. Teachers can take advantage of the format in which each combination is presented and have their students come up with their own "number stories." This book provides a good alternative way of thinking about addition.

Makes Children Think
What a neat way to illustrate the concept of basic addition!Our kindergarten teacher read this book to the class and it provided an example to the children that adding numbers together can be done in a variety of ways:from simple to higher level thinking. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Addition    2. Children's 4-8 - Mathematics    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Preschool    5. Concepts - Counting    6. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    7. Counting    8. Eleven (The number)    9. Juvenile literatur    10. Juvenile literature    11. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Very Sweet But Difficult to Act out
I love the illustrations, I love the text, I just love this book. But. But I want to kiss my daughter in all of those sweet places while I am reading her the book and I can't because I have to hold the book in one hand and my daughter in the other and become a contortionist to kiss her bellybutton. And I wouldn't be able to do all of the kissing AND reading while my daughter is on the changing table. I guess I'll have to wait until she's in a big-girl bed. So it's not the author's fault, it's just that the book is better for, say, 18 months and up.

Counting Kisses
Book arrived with pop up pages stuck together.When my toddler tried to look under the pop up the page ripped because they were stuck together.Story is cute and has helped my son to stop biting and kiss instead.

Cute
My daughter loves it when I kiss her toes as in the book. Really cute ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Babies    2. Children's Baby - Mathematics    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Babies & Toddlers    5. Concepts - Counting    6. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    7. Counting    8. Family - New Baby    9. Fiction    10. Holidays & Celebrations - Valentine's Day    11. Infants    12. Juvenile Fiction    13. Kissing    14. Mathematics - General    15. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Valentine's Day   

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A great math book for homeschoolers et al!
See my review for Spectrum Math Grade 7....
Excellent Practice Book
If you are looking for a math book filled with practice problems, then this is the book for you. I am a private tutor and I am currently using this book with one of my students. This book covers many topics (for 8th grade). After each chapter there are tests, which is a good thing. Well, overall this a good practice book for 8th graders. Also, seventh graders can give it a try as well.
This book helped me in math and can help you too.
I am sixth grader who is really into math. I think that this book really helped me go ahead. This book did not only help me go ahead, but I also got into advanced math.I have told many of my friends about this book and they have found it helpful as well. I give this book five stars and a two thumbsup. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Mathematics - General    5. Study Aids - Mathematics    6. Juvenile Nonfiction / Mathematics / General   

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Helped my kid conceptualize numbers
The beautiful artwork and kid-freindly examples captivated my 5-year old daughter.Genuinely helped her better understand how big a million is - and, how much bigger a billion and a trillion are.A lovely addition to a classroom, but also perfect for your home library as well!

One in a Million
This picture book is a great pairing of engaging children's literature, detailed illustrations and a deep math concept.I love the way that Schwartz and Kellogg bring this book to life! How Much Is A Million?
Our class liked this book.We thought it was hilarious and gave a wonderful picture of how much a million really is.The kid tower was very imaginative and was an excellent example of a million, billion, and trillion.David M. Schwartz has a fantastic imagination.This book is great for little kids, because it shows there are numbers greater than a hundred.It's language is easy for kids to understand, and it contains many amazing facts.Read more

Subjects:  1. Billion (The number)    2. Children's 4-8 - Mathematics    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Juvenile Mathematics    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Mathematics - Arithmetic    9. Mathematics - General    10. Million (The number)    11. Number concept    12. Trillion (The number)    13. Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Counting   

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As an editor
I came across this book almost a year ago now.I didn't think much of it at the time, but as worked progressed (I am a grade school math books editor myself) I found that the UCSMP Everyday Mathematics Student Reference Book was superior to the text that I was currently working on.Its now disappointing to see my publsiher work they way they do, but reassuring to know that some people still care enough to put out a quality product. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 4-6    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Mathematics - General    4. Mathematics   

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Great for Learning Algebra 2
This book greatly enhances the algebra it teaches with many easy-to-follow examples, graphs, and pictures. Also, the topics included are very thorough. The text itself is very easy to understand, with multiple problems, including word problems, immediately following the text and examples. The back of the book has a section on using graphing calculators, a section on formulas that need to be memorized, and a section on how many formulas in math are derived. An index is also included. In addition to all this, the odd answers to almost all of the problems in the book are given in the back of the book.

Complex and WORDY
I am a sophomore in AP Algebra2 and we are on the last year of using these books.They are nothing but trouble and have ridiculous scenarios.Their word problems are unusual in the fact that they use many non-useful termse.g., t=0=1991, which in turn can confuse any person!DON'T BUY IT! unless you just want answers!

Best Math Book
I use this book at school, and my teacher is great just like the book. I've used the passport then algebra 1 and now algebra 2. It is a lot easier to learn how to do problems and the layout is really great! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Mathematics - Algebra   

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Mathematics - General   

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Great!!
An alternate and awesome approach to Math. If u can teach your kid using these books right from the age of 9 or 10 then he is sure to develop very very strong and powerful mental skills in maths. Ever thought you could do 57823423/21345 in a single line ?? With the techniques from this book your kid would do it in seconds( maybe without touching a pen or a peice of paper!!)Just make your kid work with this book for a couple of hours every week and in a few years time he'll be a mathematical genius!! ... Read more

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